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EPM MORNING BRIEFING — May 14, 2026

EPM MORNING BRIEFING — May 14, 2026

Top 5 stories of the day: Iran crisis drives US inflation spike, Trump's weakened position in China talks, Republican pushback on war powers, EU energy crisis…

🌅 EPM MORNING BRIEFING — May 14, 2026 The 5 stories you need to know today. 1. 🔴 [ESTADOS UNIDOS] Iran Crisis Drives Inflation to 3.8%, Crushing Working Families Energy surge from Middle East tensions pushes consumer prices higher, erasing recent economic gains. American households are paying the price for geopolitical instability as basic costs spiral upward. 2. 🔴 [CHINA] Trump Arrives in Beijing Militarily Weakened, Indo-Pacific Alliances at Risk President's diplomatic position undermined by domestic challenges as he seeks deals with Xi Jinping. America's regional partners are watching nervously as traditional security guarantees appear uncertain. 3. 🔴 [ESTADOS UNIDOS] Republican Senators Challenge Trump's Iran War Authority GOP lawmakers push back against executive military operations in Middle East escalation. Constitutional crisis brewing as Congress reasserts its role in authorizing use of force abroad. 4. 🔴 [UNIÓN EUROPEA] Brussels Shields Fossil Fuel Profits While Millions Face Winter Energy Crisis EU policies protect energy companies as households across Europe brace for blackouts and heating shortages. The disconnect between corporate protection and citizen welfare reaches dangerous levels. 5. 🔴 [ESTADOS UNIDOS] $160 Billion in Tax Refunds Flow Back to Workers and Small Business Massive capital return provides relief amid economic pressures from inflation and energy costs. The timing offers crucial support as families struggle with rising prices from the Iran crisis. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📌 Editor's Note Global tensions are reshaping domestic politics from Washington to Brussels, with ordinary citizens bearing the economic and security costs.
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